Congo's former President Kabila launches an anti-government front including M23 rebels

Former Congolese President Joseph Kabila has launched a new political and military coalition in Goma, Congo, aimed at opposing the current government. The newly formed front includes the M23 rebel group, which has already seized significant territory in the eastern part of the country. This development marks a shift in Kabila's involvement, as he moves from previously distancing himself from the insurgency to openly leading a coalition that incorporates the militant group.

The formation of this alliance represents a direct challenge to the current Congolese administration. By integrating the M23 rebels into a formal political-military structure, the coalition seeks to consolidate opposition forces against government troops in eastern Congo, escalating the ongoing regional instability.